NGD (1 of 3)

[OldStrummer]

It's been said, "pics, or it didn't happen." So, here we go. I'm receiving three new guitars this week. This is #1 - a 1998 Les Paul Special SL (the SL stands for "san laquer" from what I can tell). It's a player's guitar. Has been used in the studio, on stage, and traveling. The selector switch tip broke during shipping, so I've ordered a replacement. I intend to play this guitar, not make it what the gun collectors call a "safe queen."

And I *love* the neck! My 2015 has a fat neck. This one has a much better (to me) narrower neck. Nice!

 

[AA00475Bassman]

Really like the color with the pickup rings nice guitar !

 

[renderit]

I have a fat neck. It has kept me from being strangled many times. Nice looking axe sir! Play the snot outta it!

 

[OldStrummer]

I have a fat neck. It has kept me from being strangled many times. Nice looking axe sir! Play the snot outta it!

I have a fat head, ren. Does that count?

 

[renderit]

I have a fat head, ren. Does that count?

Hats will be 'spensive.

 

[RayTorvalds]

I have a fat neck. It has kept me from being strangled many times. Nice looking axe sir! Play the snot outta it!

:laugh2::laugh2::laugh2:

 

[RayTorvalds]

Very nice axe indeed. Considering you like the neck so much, I bet it will get a lot of playtime :3zone

I heard it before, switches breaking during shipping.. What the hell do those guy do with cases when shipping ?!? Literally throw them around or something ?! :bigal

 

[Big Al]

Gibson ships with the switch tip off. The plastic is thin on that small piece and with the center hollowed out for the screw threads it makes it vulnerable to breaks. The case is snug and the tip is at risk of breakage even from long term vibration.

Looks cool and I can hear the mayhem now, TURN IT UP!!!:dude::yah:hank:hank

 

[RayTorvalds]

That makes sense, Big Al. Thank you for the explanation. :salude